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Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

Yesterday a farmer who lives within
three miles of the city came to town with a
load of melons and while here incidentally
remarked to friend that he and one helper
had planted and cultivated two hundred
acres In corn, three forrths of which is as
fine corn as he ever ssw-would make sixty
to seventy-five bushels per acre-and in
addition had twenty eight acre patch Of
watarmelons from which he had already
sold six hundred dollars worth Of melons
and would market four hundred dollars
worth more. Estimating the corn crop at
sixty bushels per acre, which will be worth
twenty-five cents at low valuation, and
the years operations on that farm will
afford return Of three thousand, two hun
dred and fifty dollars, to say nothing of
hay and other crops and stock. What
country can match ii; and who says that
farming don't pay, or that farm lands here
are not worth what is asked for them,
This is but one instance of scores that
could be mentioned
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

Twenty-fo years ago Sunday last the
sun ushered in the 21st Of August, 1868
On that day Lawrence bled, and her blood
was warmed by the burning beams of her
fallen edifices. Mad marauders ruthlessly
ra1ed the works of men, more praiseworthy
as they were, for srduously attempting
from wild waste to found superb, proud
state; many Of them there were who as
they watched their highest hopes, the pre-
determined peace of their declining days
boldly burnt to the gore covered ground,
closed their eyes on the troubles of the
world, leaving but their good deeds and
early struggles ever to be remembered by
the prosperous people of the sunflower
state, whose welfare they were not destined
TO see. Nearly quarter Of century has
passed, and where now stands state fore
most In the tented ranks, there was then
seemingly endless aon of prairie grass
Fate Pounds foundations Of a costly kind,
but does her destined duty well
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-05-25
Ready to Enlarge

The extension of the Nevada and
California Railroad is to be built so
it can be changed from three-foot
to a standard guace in one days
time. The cuts, banks and bridges
will be all extra wide and heavy.
The ties will be eight feet long in
stead of six, and the rails 35-pound
steel. so If the business justifes, it
can be made a part of the main
overland roads at any time it con-
meets with the Oregon Short Line
or the Northern Pacific and give
Western Nevada an outlet. There
is no doubt at all about the means
being abundant in the hands of the
owners Of the read, and Colonel
Heriot, their General Manager and
agent, is an enthusiastic advocate
OF a rapid extension until connee-
ton is made:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-05-25
A Suspicious Looking Transac-
ton.


The California law governing the
management of the Yosemite Val
ley says that there shall be no mo-
nopoly in the supplying Of those
things which are requisite for the
accommodation of the public, yet,
according to the San Francisco
News Letter, the Commissioners
have turned over to Messrs. Hoff-
man & Kenney, for the sum of ST.,
200 per year, the privilege of keep
ing the only livery stable allowed
in the valley, and the sole right to
furnish visitors with saddle horses
and teams. Tourists are not even
allowed to bring their own horses
into the valley. In its financial as
pect, too, the present arrangement
smacks of a gross job, continues the
News Letter, the purpose of which
is to fleece the public and enable
the firm in question to acquire
rapid fortune. The rates which
this firm are allowed to charge have
been fixed by the Commissioners at
the maximum figure allowed by law;
SO high, in fact. that the firm can
clear from $500 to $500 per day
throughout the season of five
months. At a low estimate the
firm makes a profit of from $4,000
to $4,000 in the season, and as the
traffic to the valley is steadily in
creasing Of course the profits are in
creasing. This profit is preposter-
ously out of proportion; indeed 1t
may be truthfully designated high
way robbery. The whole system is
wrong,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-05-25
ENTERPRISE OVERCOME.

The struggle between the big
dailies of San Francisco for the
supremacy of the field OF California
has resulted in special trains, bal
looms, relays Of horses. special cables,
ETC., etc.
Just now the Chronicle and Ex-
aminer are sending their special
trains into the surrounding country
with extra editions, and raking and
scraping the old world with a fine
tooth comb for special dispatches.
lie some of the events which are
cabled across the sea were to hap
pen in Alameda. none of the papers
would record them. The contest
between the napers has ceased to
be an intellectual contest. In order
to pay for fast trains now special
cables and balloons, some other de-
partment must be stinted. With
the increase of enterprise one sees
a marked deterioration in the local
and editorial departments. A good
writer can no longer get decent
salary on any of the papers which
are no lndulging in these peculiar
gymnastics of enterprise. The
staff has one or two trained men to
supervise the matter written for the
paper, and that matter is furnished
by parcel of young and callow
Berkeley graduates, who get from
So to $i2 per week. Everything
they write is soft, gushing and
vealey, and handicapped by re-
dundancy calculated to sicken an
intelligent reader. The NOTICE of
those papers is no longer Boil it
Down." but exactly the reverse.
Amid all this bloating of language,
splurge and sputter, froth and gas.
the reader hardly knows whore to
look for real news. Yet, after all
one cannot blame the newspapers,
for the half crazy people of Cali
fornia seem to like the idea, and
are probably more in the humor to
pay to see a clown turn triple
somersault than to waste money on
Booth, giving an intelligent read
ing of Hamlet. journalism at the
Bay has become a red FIRE and
stage thunder affair, with dried
peas ratified in skillet masquerad-
ing as real rain.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1887-05-25

The Virginia Chronicle says
enthusiastic spectators offer to wa
ger two to one that Con. Cal. & Va.
shares will sell for $50 before they
drop again to SIS, and give as
grounds for their faith the indis-
putable fact that there will be far
larger area Of ore exposed in the
mine by the first of July than
when the stock sold for $50 last
December.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
EXHIBITION HALL"
Who'll and iron Mnntcls.

Harry oros. manufacturers and
dealers IN stoves. tnware, queens
ware. etc have added n splendid line
IN their business. which is wood aud
iron mantels of most beautiful de.
sivns. Harry Bros. were always noted
for being headquarters for healing
and cooking stoves, showing one oi
the handsomcst stocks ever exhibited
in the South. Their handsome stores
600 Film street aud CPS Pacific avenue
are crowded with house furnishing
goods of every description
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
Their business Booming

Probably no one thing has caused
sucb general revival of trade at w.
II Howell & Bros. drug store as Their
giving away to their customers OF so
many free trial bottles of DIR Kings
New Discovery fer Consumption
Their trade is simply enormous in TINS
very valuable article, from the Tact
that It always cures and never disap-
points Coughs, colds, asthma, bron-
chitis. group and all throat and lung
diseases quickly cured. You can test
II before buying by getting trinl
bottle free, large size 81. Every bot
tie warranted.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
pEI,soNAL.

A. T.. Patterson, of Grecnvillc, Is
doing the Fair.
Hon. Geo. w. Smith. of Colorado,
is in the city attending the Fair.
j. l.. Graf. special agent of the ST.
Louis Republican, is Mt the Fair.
II. f. Williams and wife, of Wills
Point, are stopping at tho st. Gaorge'
owen Terry and Ed Ellis, of Spring
field, Mo-, are attending the State
Fair.
j. NJ. Walker and lady and Mrs.
Harris, of Houston, are i'll attendance
on the Fair and Exposition.
w. T.. Foster, editor of the Canton
i Telephone, is in the city and proposes
to 10 the Fair in good shape.
Mr.. j. H. Graf, special agent for the
st. Lonis Republican, is presenting his
subscribers with free admiitancc tick
cts to the Exposition.
lie has an agency at the ST. George
Hotel cigar stand. The "Old Relia-
BILE" is having II boom and we arr
glad TO note it.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21

Mr.. Il. X. Saunders, late manager
of the Baltimore 4 Ohio telegraph
company, at Dallas, was made the re-
cipient of handsome present, as Il
token of esteem on the part OF the
force OF operators, on the breaking
M of the old connection. II is under
stood the force will find employment
with the Western Union.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
Local Notes.
!. Jo.IIen only at 2sOs Elm street,

"Jo-IIen only at 230S Elm street.
Cigars. tobacco of the best qualities ana
low prices, ut A. Il. Bouche's.
Belle Boyd, of Confederate spy fame,
is ccturilg in Dakota.
Estcy organs, highest quality, great
est durability, sold for easy monthly
or quarterly payments. WIN "A. wat
kin & Co.. sole agents.
If Won want II harness for your
driving horse at the most reasonable
price Tor leather and workmanship
don't fail TO see Padgett Bros. stock
which is the largest and most COM
plete III the State.
II is familiar axiom. that the
proof of the pudding is in the eating"
The proof OF Morris Cascarine as a
cure for liver and bowel complaints is
in its use.
Gumbo file and fine Mexican coffee Just
arrived at Bouche's grocery store
Ladies see Mrs. Gardeners advertis'
ment.
Douglas Bros. the Merchant Tail
ors 703 Main street, have received
their fall and winter stock of the most
fashionable suitings. They solicit the
orders of those desiring perfect fitting
garments and made in the most artls-
tic manner.
The celebrated Fischer pianos can
be found at VIII A. Watkin " Cos.
exhibit Mt the Exposition during the
continuance of the Fair.
Saddles for the cowboy, saddles for
the ladies, saddles for quiet and easy
ride. and for those who wish some
thing for comfort and made of the
hest material, and the largest selection
to choose from. at Padgitt Bros.
Hope is the anchor of life. Those
who are afflicted with constipation
are the victims of dependency. Nor
ris' Cascarne is positive cure ior
this disorder
Tycoon Chop Blended, May Blossom teas,
the hest teas In the market, for SOC and I5s
per pound at a. Il. Bouche's.
Estey organs, highest quality, great
est durability, sold for easy monthly
or quarterly payments WIN "A. wat
kin Il Co., sole agents.
Steinway pianos are the lavorite of
the world. viii A. Watkin ~ Co.,
sole agents.
Rogers silver plated forks and
spoons at manufacturers prices at
Up. Doherty g. Co.'S, 603 Main street
bud door from ,amar
silver King yeast powders at A. T.. Bou-
che's, S24 Main street.
Nav blossom tea, the best tea on the mar
ket, Mt Bouche's, S24 Main street, 10 cents
per pound
Watches, diamonds, silver and sill.
yer plated ware the best and cheapest
at j. u. Doherty n Co.'S, COS Meln
street.
The universal sentiment Of those
who have tested Morris Cascarine is
that il is an unfailing and unrivalled
remedy for affections OF the digestive
organs.
Honey. maple syrup by the gallon or
quart. also dried beef, at A. Il, Bouche's.
DIR. c. +. Darhan received a tele-
gram last night calling him to the
bedside of his brother at Prescott,
Arkansas, who is critically i'll.
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Fischer pianos, over $4,000 now in
use. mud giving utmost satisfaction.
VIII \. Watkin Il Co, 737 NJ ain st.
The HERALD does all kinds of job print
ing in good style at lowest rates.
The trains last night and this morn
Ing were crowded--and sure enough
all Texas is coming to the fair,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21

LAS dull as dish water was the
way one of the deputy county clerks
nut it. Everything very quiet abow
the Office. Not even marriage
license issued. Everybody busily ell
gagged working at and seeing The
Eoir
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
Ten Drnnks.

Recorder Brown this morning fined
ten men arfaigned for drunkenness
SIS each.
Leonard Webb for theft was trans
icrred from the recorders court to the
county court this morning.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
Geo Elts g Co, Real Estate

and Collecting Agents. have returned
70 their old stand, Coz Main street
For bargains in real properly call on
ms GEO. ELLIS n Co,
COZ Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
SECOND DAY
Of the Texas State Fair and
Dallas Exposition
LARGER ATTENDANCE
Exhibits all About Completed
in Every Department.

The afternoon programme OF the
first day OF the great Texas state Fair
was very interesting. II consisted of
first class musical repertoire cXecnt-
ed by the Mexican b nd, including n
solo by one OF the players. Round
after round of applause greeted the
soloist. and he showed his pleasure by
numerous bows, etc. The first con-
cert began at 2 O'Clock, with one in
termission, aud ended ut
IN THE ARENA.
The celebrated Butcher living trap
eye, drawn by tour thoroughbred
horses hitchcd TO "A wagon with lri-
angular derricks pointing heavenward
thirty-ilve feet, across which was II
single trapeze, on which performer
executed numerous gymnastic ieats
while the horses were at full speed
and making the circuit OF the track in
1853, caused the grand stand to be
comfortably filed with an admiring
audience, who cheeret and app audcd
the gymnast when he flew by on the
home stretch
The Silver Star band turnishe ex'
cellent music at short intervals during
the exhibitions ON the track.
BICYCLE RACES
Tie Dallas Bicycle club members
then INDUCED in series of races, the
first of which was mile race, handl
cap, with four sta: fers-two at the
scratch and two thirty yards start Ii
was very exciting race. Going down
the upper turn, one of The riders met
with an unforeseen accident, which
compelled him TO return to the start
ing point, but he won the fourth prize
in spite of his mishap. The remaining
three contestants were putting forth
their utmost energies TO capture the
frat prize and break a neck or re-
cord. Down tho homc-strctch came the
three wheels with lightning speed, Mr.
Tom Monagan well in the lead and
George Arbuckle second.
The bicycle races all resulted rs fol-
lows:
First Race One mile, club handi-
cap. Time-3:59.
Tom Monagan, scratch first gold
badge.
George Arbuckle, scratch second,
silver IN, dal.
5. Smith, Jr., 80 yards, third hub
lamp.
NJ. W. Kean, 100 yards, fourth
Second Race 49, One-quarter Of a
mile, open. Times seconds.
George Arbuckle, first, rat trap
pedals.
5. Smith, Jr., second, hub cyclic
meter.
II w. Blakcney. third, gold sleeve
button
r. Monagan, fourth.
NJ. w. Kean, fifth.
Third Race-One mile, State cham
pionship. Time 3:4S
Tom Monagan. first, gold medal.
George Arbuckle, second, silver
medal.
W. A. l.. Knox. third, gold-hhcaded
umbrella.
MILITARY.
Then came th9 review of troops in
front of the grand stand. The Castor
Cadets in their gay Iouavc uniforms
looked every inch veterans. ThcisSol
dierly bearing. quick movementsa"o
company discipline places them in The
front rank of our citizen soldicry
Their d'illing was exceptionally hne
the manual being executed aulilessly
while all the other movements wci'
well rendered.
A beautiful silk aud satin standard
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
For Rent.

Three good rooms to rent over
Douglass Bros. on Main street. Apply
at W. II. Howell X Bros.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21

A tremendous crowd OF people was
ON the grounds. The fact that Vie
management had generously decided
TO admit free all the school children Of
Dallas. greatly added 10 the crowd MS
the Youngsters were out IN multi
tudcs. II isa study for ANY human
being TO try and keep within bounds
of any boy or girl at an Exposition
like this they are licensed 10 do rs
they please and 90 wherever they feel
disposed. The flying Jennies, Roller
CoaS,cr. aud side shows have .capt
ured the majority of the children to-
day. but before night comes. many Il
weary foot sore child will long for
their home. then suppcrs, bed aud
sweet sleep.
THE CONCERT
in Music Hall this morning was sim
plv grand. the programme was entire
| Is different from that Of Yesterday.
and it heartily pleased the throng OF
iascinacd listeners.
THE ART DEPARTMENT
was opened to-day and it Is beyond
question the finest and most attractive
place of interest in the Hall
and speaks volumes of praise for Dali
las and Texas for their love of the
beautiful and elegant in art.
FARM AND MILL DEPARTMENT
was opened this morning, and 1t
contains n splendid array of farm pro-
duets from all over the state, which
makes Texas take the lead in all agri
cultural products. The Panhandle eN-
hibit is wonderful and worthy of a
close inspection.
THE LIVE STOCK
| I'm the arena there was an exhibition
of live stock, Tor the bcgnlng OF
which. we are confident, llal depart
ment will evidently excel any other
\
similar exhibit ever shown.
The chariot races drew an immense
throng to the grand stand, and from
the exciting nature OF these races
everybody was well pleased. -Four
thoroughbred horses abreast to each
chariot madly and wildly few around
the race track mid the applause OF ,he
lockers ON. The crowd takes up ihe
hurranl hurrah :. the band plays an
/ octave higher. hats, canes and nnibre,-
/ las flv in the air, the wire d Is crossed
and the lady is declared winner.
THE MILITARY DRILLS
were closely watched by the crowd each
move was applauded. ana the companies
each AS they finished the routine, we're the
recipients of applause and cheers. Nearl!
all of the exhibits are in readiressi in
EXHIBITION HALL.
and by tomorrow every department viii h'
ompletcd and in apple-pie ordcr
MACHINERY HALL
still presents busy appearance, but ere
many hours the easy running Of The large
nieces of machinery will take The place Of
tho monotonous sound Of the saw and
hammer
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
Fresh country butter at A. Il. Bouche's

Fresh butter on ice, cheese, hams,
fruits, etc. A good assortment of
groceries always on hand at L. III.
Craddcck's, S03 Ervay street. For
fair dealing and low prices refer to
those who have traded with him for
four years.
Buckwheat, roasted cofiees, canned goods
mackerel, herrings, apple butter, fresh
crackers. etc., at Bouche's s24 Main street
Botany is a passion with the fair
,ex. Yet they seldom dream that the
aromatic flowers and the earths pro-
Iucts contain certain efficient pre-
yentives for headache, sleeplessness,
NERVOUSNESS, cold feet and swollen
ankles. Morris Cascarine contains the
remedy for all such colaints.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21

Whips and lap robes, asricndid line
for pleasure vehicles and headquarters
for those wanting leather of all kinds,
shoe findings and furnishings-at
Padgctt Bros, wholesale and retail
sadlers.
Estey organs, highest quality, great
est durabilsty, sold for easy monthly
or quarterly payments. viii A. Wat
kin ~ Co., sole agents.
Fresh country butter at A. II. Bouche's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
a Boy Wanted

TO carry a horseback route on HER
AID. Apply at this Office.
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o. A. Gilman has filed plat OF his
subdivision and addition to Dallas,
situated near Oak Cliff.
A. Il. Bouche, the Main street grocer, has
lust added splendid refrigerator, in which
Inc has always the freshest country butter,
eggs and fresh Fleischman's yeast, Yhich Is
kept as cold as can be.
Steinway pianos are the lavorile OF
the world. VIII A. Watkin ~ Co.,
sole agents.
Don't say that there are no cheap lots
left in Dallas but call around and lei
Richardson Il Miller, show you those
elegant residence lots in the choicest
neighborhood III the city, only one
block from street cars. Now mark the
price. Only $500 per lot. One-hali
cash, balance on long time. Richard
son Il Miller, Real Estate Brokers, 100
Sycamore 81 rect, Dallas. Texas.
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COTTON

Cotton
buyers and clippers will find IT TO
their interest 10 call on or address.
A. ID. ALDRIDGE q Co.,
623 Elm Street,
when they need Glass Books, Brushes,
Samnling Paper, Tags or anything in
the stationery line.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21
,I'EI11 CITY.

'I'HE CITY.
LAWYER AND NOTARY
w. l.. MCDONALD. 60I Main st.
Always at ms Office.
nlNTIyT e. D.. ANpRuSS,
DINlipl' Reinhardt Building
DENTIST-Charles b. Lewis,
Postoifice Building, Elm street.
8sss,..fg. 81 s;.s El s:1 . %sis ind
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-10-21

The second day of the great , ate
Fair opened up pleasantly. bright and
cheerful.
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THE CONCERT

in Music Hall this morning was sim
ply grand, the programme was entire
lv different from that Of Yesterday,
and it heartily pleased the throng OF
iascina' ed listeners.
Roseburg review. [volume] (Roseburg, Or.) 1885-1920, 1887-07-08

the less Confederates s'rebclsn if ynu
please.
Upon the second ground of objection
that | have above indicated, tie presi-
dent was manifestly wrong No dis
position should be made of the flags
without the consent of congress. This
however is putting the question upon
pure property basis, and there is no
moro sentiment or significance to be
attached to his act than If he should
have attempted SO to dispose of lot OF
captured cavalry horses or ,nule teams
In conclusion, | will say, while again
expressing my regret that the matter
should have arisen, admire the exhi-
bit;on Of moral courage which Grover
Cleveland has given [ believe him
to have been actuated by true Amer
lean spirit, and would bind together in
greater harmony reunited country;
and, since the question has been raised
sdall be disappointed in him if he
does not show his earnestnsss Of pur-
pose by making such q tecomm 'nda
tion to congress in hls mkt message.
Upon this platform, you well said in
your issue Of the 18th inst, the South
will be solid for him-he will have
every vote from The Potomac to the
Rio Grande, and those who cast them
will only regret there are not more to
give.
On principle I believe the flags
should be returned, and this is what
/ would do with them. In Richmond
the capital of the Confederate states
within the shadow of the state house
where its congress held its sessions
stands a statue of Robert +. Lee
Beneath the figure of him whom the
world acknowledges to have been :
great and good man, of him Who held
these colors aloft while they flaunteo
defiance to the foe and who furled them
with his own hand on AppomattoA
field, of hin who most fitly could stant
guard over them and all they repre-
sented, ] would Law them to an eterna
rest. L. B. COX.